In-gŭlf', v. t.

[imp. & p. p. INGULFED (in-gŭlft'); p. pr. & vb. n. INGULFING.] [Written also engulf.] 1. To swallow up in a vast deep, gulf, or whirlpool; to overwhelm by swallowing. A river large Passed underneath ingulfed. Milton. 2. To cast into a gulf; to overwhelm. Hayward.